Florida Lighthouse Association, Inc.
Preserving, Restoring, Protecting & Defending Florida's Lighthouse Towers
St. Augustine Lighthouse
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Active: Yes Characteristics: Fixed white light with a flash every 30 seconds. Height: 167 feet, 219 steps DayMark: Black & white spiral stripes with a red lantern History: Built 1871; restored in 1994-95 and again in 2000. On National Register Listing. Lens: Original: first-order Fresnel Lens; L. Sautter et Limonier, 1874. Focal Plane: 161 feet. Construction: Architect: Paul J. Pelz. Brick conical tower made of brick and iron. Coordinates: 29 53 08 N 81 17 19 W Operated by: St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, Inc. Visit Status: Open to Public Days Open: Open daily. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Facilities: Museum, Gift Shop, handicap accessible Hours Open: 9 am to 6 pm (extended summer & holiday hours starting in late May) Visitor Info: For their safety, children must be 44 inches tall to climb the tower. Free museum admission is offered to children under 44 inches. Admission: Tower and Museum - Adults $9.50; Seniors (55+) $7.50; Children 12 and under $7.50; Contact: St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, Inc. Kathy A. Fleming, Exec. Dir. 81 Lighthouse Avenue St. Augustine, FL 32080 Email: KFleming@StAugustineLighthouse.com Website: St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Back to Lighthouse List> |
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